Evaluation

• What supporting evidence is discussed for the influence of brain structures on behavior?

  • Phineas Gage's accident and personality change
  • Brain scanning research showing different brain areas activated for episodic vs. semantic memories
• What did Nestadt et al. (2010) find regarding twin studies and OCD?

  Concordance rates were higher in monozygotic twins than in dizygotic twins
• What does a higher concordance rate in monozygotic twins suggest about OCD?

  It suggests a genetic component to the disorder
• What is the concordance rate for monozygotic twins in OCD according to Nestadt et al.?

  68%
• What is the concordance rate for dizygotic twins in OCD according to Nestadt et al.?

  31%
• What are the strengths of the biological approach in psychology?

  • Use of advanced research methods (e.g., fMRI)
  • Objective measurement of biological processes
  • High control and standardization in experiments
  • Ability to establish cause and effect
• What are the limitations of the biological approach in psychology?

  • Case studies may not generalize to the wider population
  • Animal research may not accurately reflect human behavior
  • Overemphasis on nature in the nature vs. nurture debate
• Why are case studies considered a limitation in the biological approach?

  Findings may not apply to the wider population
• What is a criticism of using animal research in the biological approach?

  Animal behavior is often different and more simplistic than human behavior
• How does the biological approach relate to the nature vs. nurture debate?

  It emphasizes innate biological processes but may overlook environmental factors
• What does the free will vs. determinism debate address in the context of the biological approach?

  Whether behavior is a result of personal choice or determined by biological factors
• How can the biological approach be criticized for being deterministic?

  It suggests that individuals have no control over their behavior due to biological factors
• What are the implications of biological determinism for individuals with OCD?

  It implies they have no control over their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
• What is the significance of the link provided in the video description?

  • It offers more information on SSRIs and OCD
  • It helps students explore related topics in psychology